A 03 Disco II Build

[aarcaris94]

I finally got my an 04 transfer case thanks to pgoodrich. I just went ahead and did a full case swap rather then just the locking mech. I have it all hooked up now and with a push of the lever and 3 chimes later a light comes on and I am all locked. Haven't been able to get out and fully test it but can't wait. It seems that my ideas for my Disco are progressively getting more extreme and now I am starting to throw around some ideas to do custom suspension set up in the rear instead of the radius arms. I am playing with the idea of a 4link design in the rear and possibly redoing the front to be a 3link. I am Looking for the most information that I can before I fully go for the idea, So if anyone has any experience or suggestions on this feel free to let me know what you think of this?

 

[ZG]

Talk to Frank on here if you get a chance. Should be MongoSD username.

 

[aarcaris94]

In preparations for my upcoming trip I have been busy getting My rover ready and testing everything out. I bought lucky 8 disconnecting sway bars, and I have to say they helped a lot with front articulation. I also did my head gaskets, bought a Ultra Gauge, and a few other maintenance thing. I got an awesome deal on a CVT roof top tent that I couldn't pass up on. It is used but it was an amazing deal. I am almost done with my tire swing out system. I Have finished my jerry can mounts so all thats left is the vertical bike rack. Next weekend I should be installing my Ashcroft HD axles if that show up by then and then I will be looking good for my trip. I wish I could get more done before the trip but I am running out of time at this point.

 

[ZG]

Nice! Looks great

 

[hk9176251]

nice work i was considering building my own bumper too can i ask what you did about airbag sensors ,how you worked around them without setting them off or removing them without doing same

 

[KyleT]

THere are no airbag sensors in the bumper.

 

[pgoodrich]

Austin it has been a while. Glad to hear you got the t case swap done. I am interested in seeing where you are at with the disco now.

 

[GaAlpinaowner]

Austin your D2 is looking sweet! Very nice Build :drool:

 

[fishEH]

What's "stage two"?

 

[aarcaris94]

Stage two will be a totally reconstruction of suspension. I want to do 12" coilovers front 14" coilovers rear. Using a 3 link up front and a 4 link in the rear. If I can I want to do a internal cage and put in 4 bucket seats with harnesses. I am taking inspiration from

http://www.fourwheeler.com/features...d-cruiser-fj60-doomsday-prepped/photo-01.html We will see how much I can actually do but that's what I said before I did 35s so...

 

[ZG]

Wow if that's stage 2, I'd like to see what stage 3 entails...

 

[Chris Terry]

No kidding!

 

[aarcaris94]

Well I think I can only dream of stage three. Engine swap would be amazing. Or ditching the whole expo style and do just a trail rig similar to Greg Davis's disco

 

[Chris Terry]

He does have a cool trail rig for sure.

 

[ZG]

He has a sweet trail truck and he's also a super nice guy who makes quality products. His rear bumper is perfect.